Abbey Bartley

Recently Hired
Birth Doula
Columbia, Missouri
5.0
About me

I am a birth doula and photographer, and I serve the areas in and around Fulton, Columbia, and Jefferson City. I became a doula because a woman's experience in labor and childbirth can often affect how confident she feels as a mother, especially in the early weeks postpartum. The role of a mother is an important one and it is vital that she feels empowered to make decisions for herself and her children that line up with her beliefs and values. Mothers have certain beliefs and values because they believe that these will be the most beneficial for their children and I want to support that.

Education

Master's in Healthcare Administration (2022)

Certification and training

Birth Training, DONA (2022)

Specialties
Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Labor Doula Birth Photographer Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Fresh 48 Photography Healthy Eating High Risk and Low Intervention Obstetrical Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Relaxation Techniques Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth
Languages

English

Service introduction

Offering compassion and support to women during labor, delivery, and postpartum.

Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
2
5.0

Abbey was so supportive during and around the birth of my child. She provided great resources and really took the time to understand my partner and I's preferences for labor. During labor, she was attentive and worked to make me as comfortable as labor would allow. Overall, having Abbey around made labor better and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for extra support during and around labor.

- Laura H.

5.0

Abbey brings a great mix of professionalism and warmth to her doula work. She adds a sense of peace, strength, and space to the birthing space. Her own experiences in birth and postpartum make her a genuine and knowledgeable advocate.

- Abby C.